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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.36, 1,203.54 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.36, 1,203.54 and 225.28 is: 337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.36 : 1,203.54 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.36/1,203.54 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.36x = 1,203.54 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.36x = 271,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,133.49/802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.92

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